The written history of Amelia Island has unfolded under eight flags. Click on a flag for more information.

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Genealogy Q & A at the Library!

If you've ever wanted to sit down with an AIGS member and get some direction to help solve genealogy questions that have come up in your research, now's your chance. An AIGS member will be available the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, unless otherwise noted, in the Genealogy section of the Fernandina Beach Library from 6 to 8 p.m. The dates for July are:

July 9 and July 23

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Welcome Genealogists!

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society is happy to announce the launch of our updated website.

For over 20 years AIGS has been proud to serve both those seeking information about Amelia Island ancestors and those without local ties wishing to connect with other genealogists. Our upgraded site is another step to reaching as many as possible.

The physical AIGS research collection, through an agreement with the Nassau County Public Library system, is housed at the Fernandina Beach branch library where it is available to the public. If you cannot visit, a collection of online databases are searchable on this website. They grow steadily as we uncover and document additional unpublished record sets to reach a wider audience.

If you are already a member of this active group, you are familiar with its benefits such as monthly speakers, quarterly publications and monthly newsletter. Here you’ll continue to find information on upcoming events, both local and beyond. A newly added Forum section enhances member-to-member collaboration. If you’re new to genealogy, or would like to brush up on research skills, you might like to enroll in our annual Beginner Class, or join a project to increase your knowledge of the area.

The written history of this northern-most barrier island on the Atlantic coast of Florida stretches back to the 1500’s. That’s a lot of history! We can’t fill in all the blanks for you, but we hope you find your digital visit informative.

If you’re not already a member, we hope you consider joining us soon.

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Join Us for Our Next Monthly Meeting

7:00 PM Tuesday, August 18, 2015

at the

Fernandina Beach Library Community Room

The speaker will be our own Marie Santry presenting the topic Naturalization.

Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

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